1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 124 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |